In finalising the insurance and reinsurance industry loss estimate for Japanese typhoon Nanmadol, which struck the country in September 2022, catastrophe
Japan loves cats. With owners spending more on quality food and medical care for their beloved furry friends, the average lifespan of pets continues to rise. However, Japan is still behind other developed countries in many aspects of animal welfare. Some people still see animals merely as a means for…
In the wake of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Japanese photographer Masaaki Ito found warmth and comfort in some unlikely friends: the stray cats of Tokyo. As the country grieved, he rediscovered joy in the homeless felines, who roamed the streets in search of food, company, or a kind gesture. For the past few years, Ito has been chronicling the many adventures of the cats he endearingly calls his “neighbors.”